Hungary, covering 93,030 square kilometers in Central Europe, features a temperate continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, influenced by both oceanic and continental air masses. The Köppen classification predominantly identifies it as hot-summer humid continental (Dfb/Dfa), with minor oceanic (Cfb) influences in the west and warmer temperate zones in the south. Average annual temperatures range from 10-12°C, with precipitation between 500-800 mm mostly in summer. Sunshine hours exceed 2000 annually, and humidity averages 70-80%. Recent data from 1986-2010 confirms warming trends, making it appealing for expats seeking four distinct seasons without extreme severity.